He is an all-rounder in the entertainment industry, good at singing and acting, his name is Yu Yi.
After 12 years in the entertainment industry, in 2013, Yu Yi ushered in the opportunity to become famous with the role of "two girls" in the TV series "Dog Stick", which made him popular all over the country.
Although Yu Yi performed well in the popular TV series "Talented Men and Women" in 2002 and "Golden Branches and Jade Leaves" in 2011, he never became popular.
However, the broadcast of "Dog Stick" made him stand out among the audience, and what really made him popular was the online drama "Soul Ferry".
Although now it is mentioned"Yu Yi"This name, probably most people will think of that impressive"Zhao Yan"。This character was well known at the time, and even elementary school students were deeply fascinated.
But in fact, acting is not what Yu Yi originally wanted to learn, on the contrary, he has been pursuing ** all his life. Moreover, he used to be the first generation of actors in Chinese ** dramas.
So, you may not know that Yu Yi is actually an actor who loves **.
He was a member of the ** drama "Snow Wolf Lake" starring Jacky Cheung in 2004, and later successfully appeared on the stage of Broadway in the United States.
In 2023, at the commemorative concert for the 20th anniversary of Leslie Cheung's death, among the guests, a particularly eye-catching name is "Yu Yi", who is one of the top figures in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
He has had a soft spot for ** since he was a child, but fate pushed him onto the path of an actor.
When they first saw the guest list, many audience members were surprised because not only did he become the only mainland guest, but his status was particularly unique compared to other Hong Kong actors and singers.
On the stage that day, Yu Yi sang "Affectionate Embrace" with Chen Songling with his unique voice and affectionate interpretation.
And when he recreated the classic "When Love Is a Thing of the Past" in a dramatic way, the audience was deeply moved, as if they had returned to the good times before his brother left.
It can be said that since his brother left, no one can perfectly interpret this classic like Yu Yi.
Yu Yi actually didn't take the road of being an actor from the beginning, he originally studied **, and his major is not acting, but hosting.
However, he eventually became an actor, and this was entirely for some unavoidable reasons.
Like Huang Xiaoming, actor Yu Yi from Qingdao, Shandong Province, has a heart as broad as the ocean and is passionate about righteousness.
Unlike many naughty boys, he was obsessed with singing at a young age and was able to memorize many songs at a young age.
At the age of four, his parents sent him to study in a local art troupe, which became the cradle of his enlightenment.
Back then, he also appeared on the performance stage of the military compound, and his ** enlightenment teacher Huang Qinglan was full of praise for his performance.
In addition, he played the trumpet for two years.
In the troubles of the voice change period, he did not give up the road of **, chose the trumpet, and planned to use it as a stepping stone to be admitted to the ** college. However, the teachers did not approve of his choice.
However, he was not discouraged by this, but after the end of the voice change period, he actively studied bel canto with Huang Qinglan, and finally strengthened his determination to apply for the vocal music department of Shanghai ** College.
Despite his brilliance, he understood that there were people outside the world, and there were heavens outside the sky, and he eventually fell off the list. Just when he was confused and helpless, the Television Art Department of Shanghai Theater Academy sent him an invitation.
Fortunately, his bunk classmate, Zhu Zhen, the current host of Dragon TV, was also his classmate when he was at the Shanghai Theater Academy. However, Yu Yi is not too interested in hosting, but is full of enthusiasm for ** drama performances.
When his classmates devoted themselves to the hosting industry, he stuck to himself and chose the path of first-class drama performance. Finally, in the year of graduation, he was successfully admitted to Shanghai Renyi and became a stage actor.
Now, he has met drama performance again, but he has never forgotten his love for ** drama in his heart.
In 2004, he successfully participated in the Chinese version of "Snow Wolf Lake" and toured the country for 50 shows in the following year.
Yu Yi's ** drama career culminated in two Broadway theater performances in the United States in the same year "I Love You", these two experiences inspired him to continue to pursue ** drama and spent a lot of time learning to sing and dance.
However, since then, the number of his ** drama works has decreased, but he has not given up ** dramas, but has focused more on film and television dramas.
This is not because he gave up the ** drama, but he understands that the pursuit of hobbies must be built on the basis of ensuring his own life.
Under the pressure of life, he had to switch to the entertainment industry and starred in film and television dramas. And his first popularity also went through twists and turns, coming from the role of "Second Girl".
However, what he didn't expect was that "Second Girl" was not his original character setting!
In 2012, when director Guo Jingyu was preparing the movie "Dog Stick", the name Yu Yi had not yet appeared in his field of vision.
However, for the role of "Second Girl", he immediately found his younger brother Yang Zhigang to play it.
At that time, Yang Zhigang became popular all over the Internet because of the role of "Zhao Yan".
When Yang Zhigang first saw the script handed over by his brother, he was intrigued because he had never tried such a role. However, a word from his son made him eventually give up the role.
That day, he was alone at home trying to figure out how to play the role of a sissy, but he was unfortunately bumped into by his young son. The son asked him curiously, "Dad, what are you doing?" ”
He was worried in his heart, afraid that his son would misunderstand him as a "sissy". In addition, he found this role a little difficult to control, and finally he decided to abandon this role and play a small supporting role instead.
Yu Yi has a soft spot for the role of the second girl, and when he saw the role introduction, he took the initiative to audition. During the interview, he changed his usual image, put foundation on his face, painted eyeliner, put on women's pants, and directly transformed into a "second girl".
When communicating with director Guo Jingyu, he said sincerely: "Although I have never played this kind of role before, I believe that I can do it.
As he spoke, he gently touched Guo Jingyu's thigh with his orchid finger.
This simple action made Guo Jingyu immediately make up his mind: "No problem, this role will be handed over to you!" ”
After receiving praise from the director, Yu Yi began arduous orchid finger practice, learned women's gait, deliberately conducted voice training, and even personally studied Peking Opera with Peking Opera masters, all of which laid the foundation for his dramatic singing.
Eventually, his hard work paid off"Two girls"attracted everyone's attention, and Yu Yi also saw his own dawn.
After Yu Yi played this role, he was favored by many directors, because they all hoped that he could play this kind of "mother" role again.
Although this role made him the center of attention, Yu Yi himself felt very troubled.
Because he is a pure man, his performance is only for the needs of the role, not his real character. He hopes to try out more roles and show his diverse acting skills.
Since then, with his outstanding performance, he has won the favor of director "Guo Jingyu" and has become his queen actor. The next year, the director tailored a tough guy role for him, which allowed him to successfully get rid of the label of "sissy" and let the audience see another side of him.
Some viewers even said that he is very similar to actor Wu Yue, which is often confusing.
In the same year, he was reused again with his wonderful performance in the online drama "Soul Ferry" invested by Director Guo's company, and became the leading actor of the play.
The success of this drama made him an instant hit and became the "Zhao Yan" in everyone's hearts!
He could have relied on the traffic at that time to hype up and increase his popularity, but he did not choose to follow the trend, but stuck to his original intention, so although he is not as famous as others now, he has lived his own ** life.
He is an actor, a singer, and has a happy family life. From 2014 to 2017, the hit of "Soul Ferry" made him a classic in the eyes of the audience.
After that, in 2017, he also starred in the movie of the same name, and appeared on his first variety show "Crossover Singer" in this year.
In the eyes of others, his crossover seems a little abrupt, but in his own heart, it is an action to return to the beginning and pursue his dreams. It has always been the path he has adhered to, and it is also his dream.
Whether it is "Autumn Mood", "Small Town Girl" sung on the stage, or the amazing song "When Love Is a Thing of the Past", it shows the audience his solid strength.
Although he failed to win the championship in the end, he was really amazing in this performance, especially in the activity of ** variety shows, such as "Echo Loud", "Sound Immersion" and so on.
What's even more exciting is that in the new round of the 2023 ** drama "Soul Ferry: Eternal Life", he will once again play the "Zhao Yan" 10 years ago.
On the emotional road, Yu Yi also felt incomparable happiness. Before he became famous, he met his wife outside the circle, and the two also had a lovely child.
In order to protect his family from interference, Yu Yi has always tried his best to maintain their private life. And he was able to devote himself to his work, thanks to his good wife who quietly supported him behind him.
On February 7, 2024, he was invited to sing the classic song "Descendants of the Dragon" at the Spring Festival Gala in his hometown of Shandong.
On February 29, he posted a set of comparison photos on social platforms, showing the changes in his image four years ago and four years later. However, in the past four years, his biggest change is not his appearance, but the increasing sophistication of his acting and singing skills!
Yu Yi, known as an "all-round artist", is highly praised for his outstanding acting skills and singing talents. With his low-key, hard-working and down-to-earth attitude, he has made remarkable achievements in many fields such as dramas, ** dramas and film and television dramas.
His performances and ** are infectious and unforgettable. He is not only an excellent actor, but also a versatile singer.
He has no intention of pursuing fame and fortune, but only wants to present better works to the audience, how can such an artist not win our love? Do you also like Yu Yi as an actor?